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THE green flash at sunset is a common occurrence when overlooking the sea. from a certain height, according to Prof. F. P. Worley, of Auckland, New Zealand. In one instance fringes of violet and of blue preceded a final blue-green. From this and from the fact that on one occasion the full moon shortly after sunset appeared green, Prof. Worley concludes that while atmospheric dispersion may be the primary cause of the coloured flash, the contrast between the coloured edges and the non-luminous remainder of the setting sun may modify considerably the subjective colour effects.
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Points from Foregoing Letters. Nature 135, 765 (1935). https://doi.org/10.1038/135765b0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/135765b0